Resume

Art Director / Senior Designer

Areas of Emphasis

• Full life cycle project management
• Cutting-edge graphic design
• Web development and print production
• Web usability and site organization
• Logos / Newsletters / Brochures / Billboards
• XHTML, Style Sheets and CSS
• Staff, vendor, and client relations
• File organization and server structure

Professional Experience

Art Director, January 2007 to Present

Senior Designer, January 2004 to January 2007

Bergey Creative Group, Harleysville, PA
www.bergeycreativegroup.com
Overlook operations and deliver high-impact marketing, print design and web design. Responsible for branding, logo design, collateral, print design, packaging design, and promotional pieces. Partner with traffic coordinator to ensure projects meet all milestones, deadlines, and budget requirements. Intuitively adapt to new technology and innovative processes. Direct in-house and contract creative talent.

Clients included:

North Penn Water Authority, Farm & Home Oil Company, SB Global Foods and Hagey Coach & Tours

Graphic Designer

May 2003 to January 2004 (Contract Position)

Lutron Electronics, Inc., Coopersburg, PA
www.lutron.com
Responsible for executing precise visual communications. Worked in a team environment design process during all phases of literature development, from concept through completion while maintaining image standards.

Web Designer

June 2000 to May 2002

12 Horses International, Reno, NV
web.twelvehorses.com
Responsible for Web design and development, art direction, print design and production, as well as XHTML hard coding using Putty on Windows.

Clients included:

Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority, Heavenly Ski Resort and Nevada Power.

Accomplishments:

Addy award winner

Graphic Designer

June 1998 to June 2000

Bayer, Bauserman and Company, Reno, NV
Collaborated with creative team to develop artwork for marketing initiatives. Conceived original designs and marketing concepts used in brochures, pamphlets, fliers, and billboards. Directed photo shoots, checked film for striping and press proofing.

Clients included:

Silver Legacy Casino, Eldorado Casino and Fitzgeralds Casino.

Accomplishments:

Addy award winner

Graphic Designer

April 1997 to June 1998

Art Associates, Reno, NV
Responsible for print design and production for an advertising agency with an in-house color correction and film output department, and a Heidleburg press. Also directed photo shoots, checked film for striping and press proofing.

Clients included:

MGM Grand, Fitzgeralds Casino, Harrah’s Tahoe Casino, and Caesars Palace.

Accomplishments:

Addy award winner

Educational Background

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design

Temple University, Tyler School of Art

Philadelphia, PA

Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Design

Northampton Community College

Bethlehem, PA